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Poetry Space- Short Pieces of Late Summer – HIGHLIGHT
It’s Summer, when our submissions slow and our massive volunteer staff, Shambhalians all, head off on retreat. For those who might have wondered if we’d ever publish again (or for that matter, respond to a submission…) our apologies! In any case, we’re delighted to offer three ... continuePosted August 19, 2017 by
The Hill of Hua-Tzu – HIGHLIGHT
Commentary on a poem expressing deep wisdom and compassion by Noel McLellan Hua-Tzu Hill Wang: The birds fly away into infinite space: Over the whole mountain returns the splendour of autumn. Ascending and descending Hua-tzu hill, I feel unbounded bewilderment and lamentation. P’ei: The sun sets, The wind rises among the pines. Returning home, there is a little dew upon ... continuePosted June 20, 2017 by CGH
Poetry Space – Shambhala Day Poetry Contest Runners Up – HIGHLIGHT
April is National Poetry Month here in the U.S., and given the confusing state of public discourse recently, I’m reminded of the words of poet William Carlos Williams who wrote, in part… “It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what ... continuePosted April 11, 2017 by
Poetry Space – Summer 2016 – HIGHLIGHT
It’s spring moving into summer, retreat time in the Shambhala kingdom. This month, we’re delighted to welcome two poets new to Poetry Space. By the way, we’re always reviewing new submissions, so please send us yours! (Previously unpublished work only, please…) continuePosted June 7, 2016 by
Piercing the Heart of Mara – HIGHLIGHT
A poem by Jampa Pawo, dedicated to his dharma friend Grace Bull’s Eye: An Arrow Piercing the Heart of Mara Listen, brave warrior of Shambhala. In your battle against the delusions, Raise the longbow of unborn shunyata In your left hand of primordial wisdom And draw the arrow of bodhichitta With your right ... continuePosted April 28, 2016 by CGH
Poetry Space — Spring 2016 – HIGHLIGHT
After a couple of special projects, we’re delighted to return to publishing work that’s been submitted by the readers of Poetry Space. This also means that we’re back in the business of soliciting new work. If you submitted to Poetry Space over the winter, your submissions ... continuePosted April 14, 2016 by
Midwinter Haiku Contest Semi-Finalists and Honorable Mentions – HIGHLIGHT
Midwinter Haiku Contest Semifinalists and Honorable Mentions (in Order of Selection) While it may seem that the snow will never stop in Boston, or begin again in the mountains of the west, winter will, presumably, move gradually into Spring. Before that happens, here are the remaining haiku ... continuePosted March 14, 2015 by Dan
Pieces of Winter – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space Special Reminder: The final submission deadline for the first Winter Haiku Contest is January 16. Don’t miss it!! This contest is being judged by our special visiting judge, noted haiku expert and longtime sangha member, Patricia Donegan. The winner will receive a signed copy ... continuePosted January 16, 2015 by
A Night Room – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space Autumn Edition We’re delighted to share more new work from across the sangha. Below are four pieces from two poets who are both new to Poetry Space. Also, don’t forget our Winter Haiku contest – all entries due by December 21. Email your entries to ... continuePosted November 21, 2014 by
First Annual Midwinter Haiku Contest – HIGHLIGHT
Request for Entries from the Poetry Editorial Board for the Shambhala Times if I held it in my hands my hot tears would melt it — autumn frost ~~ basho 1684 As we write this, the days are fast growing shorter, the ... continuePosted November 19, 2014 by
The Last Breath of Summer – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space Summer in the land of Shambhala is a time for retreat and practice, for family, for play and yes, for work. Below are our selections for the final Poetry Space of the summer. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – as the season turns, dust off the pen, ... continuePosted September 12, 2014 by
Come, Come and Dance… – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space Coordinator’s Note, from Jeff Fink: One afternoon, in the lower living room at Karme Choling, I picked up a book that had been left on the coffee table; it was Smile of the Tiger, the first of the Sakyong’s books of poetry. With some ... continuePosted July 7, 2014 by
Reopening: Poems for Spring – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space We’re very excited to publish this month’s selections, three pieces that share a real sense of space – perfect for the season, we think. Oh, and we’re working on a small surprise for our next piece, so stay tuned. SEND US ... continuePosted May 28, 2014 by
Even If You Hide – HIGHLIGHT
New Work from the Sangha COLUMN: Poetry Space It’s been some time since we featured new work from our readers, so we’re really excited about the poems we received in the most recent set of submissions – so much so that we’re breaking our favorites into two sets ... continuePosted April 18, 2014 by
Authentic Presence: Touching “The Thing in Itself” – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space guest article by Frank Ryan This year Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has announced the inaugural Shambhala Poetry Contest. The selected poem on Windhorse will be read aloud on Shambhala Day to the international community. This brings to the fore the potency of elevated speech, and poetry ... continuePosted February 16, 2014 by